obituaries

Nov 28, 2025

Douglas L. Thompson, 72, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, November 28, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Douglas Lee Thompson was born on June 8, 1953, in Decorah, IA, the son of Harold and Ruth (Rude) Thompson. He attended Decorah High School. Douglas married Shirley (Monson) Thompson...

Nov 16, 2025

Les A. Winters, 72, of Waukon, IA, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital. Private graveside services will be held at Oakland Cemetery in Waukon for family. A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 - 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion. All friends and family are welcome...

Nov 12, 2025

Richard H. Howes, 76, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Richard Hudson Howes was born...

Nov 12, 2025

Marlene J. Dahlstrom, 67, of Waukon, IA, died Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 18th, at 11:00 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church in Waukon with Pastor Mark Oehlert officiating. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM...

Nov 6, 2025

Donna R. Odegaard, 81, of Waukon, IA, died peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at her home in Waukon. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Martin – Grau funeral Home in Waukon is handling the arrangements. Family and friends may send condolences to Kari Rosendahl at 609 Taylor St., Waukon, IA, 52172.

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Oct 31, 2025

Don O. Bakke, 89, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 31, 2025, at Northgate Care Center in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 4th, at 11:00 AM at Old West Paint Creek Lutheran Church in rural Waukon with Pastor Marshall Hahn officiating and burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery. Friends may greet the...

Oct 30, 2025

Michael "Mike" J. Foley, 72, of Harpers Ferry, IA, died Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the homestead farm in rural Harpers Ferry. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, November 12th, at St. Ann's - St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harpers Ferry with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Visitation will begin at 09:30 AM with the funeral mass to follow at...

Oct 26, 2025

Robert O. Ulen, 90, of Waukon, IA, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Good Samaritan Center in Waukon. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family.

Robert Oliver Ulen was born on December 7, 1934, in Rochester, MN, the son of Peter and Olga Ulen. He was baptized and confirmed in Decorah, IA. He enlisted in...

Oct 24, 2025

Frank L. Sivesind, 83, of Waukon, IA passed away peacefully at his lifelong home on Friday, October 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 27th, at 1:00 PM at Zalmona Presbyterian Church in rural Waukon with burial to follow at the church cemetery. A celebration of life is being held afterward at Empty Nest Winery on Monday,...

Oct 24, 2025

Joyce M. Regan, 78, of Waukon, IA, died Friday, October 24, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 30th, at 11:00 AM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 9:00 AM until the...

Oct 17, 2025

Marjorie L. Kruger, 101, of Waukon, formerly of Postville, went to live with her eternal Lord and Savior on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 20th, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Church of Christ in rural Waukon with Pastor Sue Klimstra officiating. Burial will be in Oakland...

Oct 16, 2025

Dean J. Barber, 59, of Lansing, IA, died surrounded with love on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Aase Haugen Home in Decorah, IA. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Evergreen Cemetery in Anita, IA. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, assisted the family.

Dean J. Barber was born March 16, 1966, in Atlantic,...

Oct 13, 2025

Mildred M. Moore, age 95, of Caledonia, MN, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away peacefully on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Saint John's On The Lake in Milwaukee, WI. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 8th , at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in New Albin, IA, with Fr. Joseph Sevcik...

Oct 9, 2025

Betty Decker, 84, of Waukon, IA, passed away Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 25th , at 11:00 AM at Zion United Church of Christ in Waukon with Rev. Cathy Jurgens officiating. Burial will be held in Oakland Cemetery, Waukon. Friends may greet the family...

Oct 4, 2025

Curtis "Curtie" G. Schoenthal, 98, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the Good Samaritan Society in Waukon. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 10th, at Martin - Grau Funeral Home with Deacon Patrick Malanaphy officiating and burial at in Oakland Cemetery, both in Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 AM until time of...

Sep 30, 2025

Lennis D. Shurtleff, 60, of Waukon, IA, died Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse, WI. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 6th, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon. Martin – Grau Funeral Home in Waukon is assisting the family with arrangements....

Sep 27, 2025

Dylan J. Ross, 27, of Waukon, IA, died Saturday, September 27, 2025, at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 3rd, at 1:00 PM at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Waukon with Fr. Joseph Sevcik officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Lycurgus Cemetery, rural Waukon. Friends may greet the family from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM...

Sep 21, 2025

Charles Dean Duvel, of rural Postville, IA, passed away unexpectedly, at home, on Sunday September 21, 2025 at the age of 68. In true Chuck fashion, no funeral services will be held, but rather a private family gathering will be planned for a later date. Martin-Grau Funeral Home in Waukon, IA, is assisting the family. Condolences for the family...

Sep 13, 2025

Patricia "Patty" A. Schobert, 67, of Lansing, IA, died Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, WI. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 19th, at 11:00 AM at Oak Hill Cemetery in Lansing, IA, with Pastor James "Buck" Buckhahn officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Lansing. Friends may greet the family...

Sep 11, 2025

Arthur J. Schobert, 72, of Lansing, IA, passed away at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, WI, on Friday, September 11, 2025, after suffering complications due to diabetes. A celebration of life for Art will be held on Saturday, September 27th from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Driftless Visitors Center in Lansing. All are welcome to come...